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Baked beans in chili? You bet, in this quick and unique version of a recipe box mainstay. Serve a steaming bowl for lunch or ladle over warm cornbread for a more substantial dinner entrée.

Zippy Baked Bean Chili

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 ounces sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
8 ounces ground beef, cooked and drained
1 (16-ounce) can pork and beans
1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 cup beef broth
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1. Heat oil in large saucepan; add onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes. Add sausage, beef, beans, soup, broth, chiles, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.